On the vast, desolate, and mysterious land of the Ailiya Continent, Hu Yulun walked forward with Isabella, Merlin, Aiden, and the others, their steps firm as they explored the unknown. Sunlight filtered through dense layers of leaves, casting mottled shadows on the ground, creating an almost dreamlike atmosphere. Yet their hearts were in no way relaxed by this fleeting tranquility. Instead, tension and unease weighed heavily on them.
Suddenly, a low, oppressive fluctuation of energy rippled out from the forest ahead. Hu Yulun abruptly halted, raising the sword in his hand and signaling everyone to be on guard.
"Be careful, something's wrong," Hu Yulun said in a low voice, his eyes filled with vigilance.
Isabella gripped her magic staff tightly. Her beautiful face was taut, her heartbeat quickening. Merlin quickly flipped open his spellbook, murmuring incantations under his breath, ready to cast at any moment. Aiden clenched his battle axe with both hands, muscles bulging like a ferocious beast poised to strike.
As the energy fluctuations grew stronger, the surrounding trees began to sway violently, as if influenced by some unseen force. Hu Yulun frowned inwardly.
Could there be a powerful monster in this forest? Or some other dangerous existence?
At that moment, a massive shadow burst out from the depths of the forest at extreme speed, stirring up a fierce gale.
At the same time, six figures appeared in their field of vision—Chudai, Seven, Jack, Ace, Taro, and Leo, the six Ultramen. When both sides locked eyes, the air instantly became suffocating with tension.
"It's them!" Hu Yulun snarled through clenched teeth, flames of fury burning in his eyes.
Chudai Ultraman stepped forward, his gaze firm and cold. "You won't escape this time!"
Seven Ultraman crossed his arms. "You brought this upon yourselves!"
Hu Yulun let out a furious roar. "Come on! Today we settle this once and for all!"
With that, he charged first, the blade in his hand flashing with icy light. Isabella followed closely, swinging her staff and chanting a rapid incantation. A powerful beam of magical light shot toward the Ultramen. Merlin refused to be outdone, flipping his spellbook open as surging magic poured forth, forming layers of magical shields around the group. Aiden, like a berserk warrior, brandished his battle axe and rushed headlong toward the Ultramen.
Chudai Ultraman raised his right hand, firing a beam of light from his palm that struck Hu Yulun's sword. A tremendous force surged through him, forcing Hu Yulun to stagger back several steps. Seizing the opening, Seven Ultraman launched his head blade, which spun rapidly through the air toward Hu Yulun. Hu Yulun twisted aside to dodge, but the head blade swiftly returned to Seven Ultraman's hand.
Jack Ultraman unleashed the Specium Ray, while Ace Ultraman fired the Metallium Ray. The two beams intertwined, forming a massive sphere of energy that hurtled toward Hu Yulun and the others. Isabella swung her staff, releasing a powerful magical barrier that blocked the attack. Merlin twisted the surrounding space with magic, plunging the Ultramen into momentary confusion.
Leo Ultraman charged straight at Aiden, the two clashing in fierce close combat. Aiden's battle axe slashed again and again, while Leo Ultraman dodged with agility and counterattacked. Taro Ultraman fired the Storium Ray; the beam pierced through Merlin's magic shield and struck him squarely. Merlin let out a muffled groan and collapsed to the ground.
Seeing Merlin injured, Hu Yulun's heart tightened. He swung his sword and charged toward Taro Ultraman. Taro turned to meet him, the two exchanging blows in a fierce stalemate. Seven Ultraman and Jack Ultraman also joined the fray, plunging Hu Yulun and Isabella into chaotic melee.
At that moment, Chudai Ultraman suddenly devised a plan, intending to launch a sneak attack while Hu Yulun was distracted. However, Hu Yulun sensed his intent instantly. Without hesitation, he swung his sword, releasing a sharp sword qi. Chudai Ultraman sidestepped deftly, narrowly evading the attack, then immediately followed up with a punch filled with terrifying power, as if it could tear space apart.
Hu Yulun was struck and sent stumbling backward several steps before barely regaining his footing. Yet instead of panicking, he quickly adjusted his state, preparing for the next exchange.
Seeing Hu Yulun's tenacity, Chudai Ultraman felt a flicker of admiration. But he did not slow his assault, continuing to press Hu Yulun relentlessly. Hu Yulun met him head-on, sword flashing as the two engaged in a brutal duel, neither yielding an inch.
Seven Ultraman fired beams from both hands, colliding head-on with Isabella's magic, triggering a massive explosion.
Jack Ultraman faced off against Aiden, dodging the heavy axe strikes with agility while searching for openings.
Ace Ultraman crossed his arms and unleashed a powerful beam toward Merlin's magic shield.
Taro Ultraman and Leo Ultraman also joined the battle fully, their attacks ferocious, each strike brimming with immense power.
"Ahhh!" Hu Yulun shouted as his sword collided with Chudai Ultraman's fist, sparks flying.
"Don't even think about hurting us!" Isabella cried out, continuously releasing magic.
Merlin was drenched in sweat. "Hold on!" He struggled to maintain the magic shields.
Aiden panted heavily. "I won't fall!"
On the battlefield, light interwove with light, energy overflowing everywhere. Both sides were locked in intense combat, unwilling to retreat even a single step.
Chudai Ultraman shouted, "You can't stop us!"
Hu Yulun shot back, "Then try it!"
The battle grew increasingly violent, the entire Ailiya Continent seeming to tremble.
Hu Yulun raised his sword again and slashed toward Chudai Ultraman, his eyes filled with resolve, every strike fueled by his entire being.
"Even if it costs my life, I'll fight you to the end!" he roared.
His movements were nimble like a hunting leopard—sometimes leaping high to cleave downward with crushing force, sometimes rolling aside to evade before stabbing unexpectedly from the flank. His sword seemed to merge with his body, techniques changing endlessly, impossible to predict.
Chudai Ultraman dodged calmly, counterattacking as he spoke coldly, "You overestimate yourself. You think this is enough to defeat us?"
Isabella's magic continued to pour toward Seven Ultraman, her gaze firm and focused. "I won't let you succeed!"
Her staff movements were graceful and fluid, her incantations like a beautiful melody. At times, she gathered immense mana into thick pillars of light; at others, she scattered it into countless fine magic needles, attacking from all directions.
Aiden fought Jack Ultraman to a standstill, sweat pouring down his face as his fighting spirit burned hotter.
"Come on! Let me see what you've got!" he shouted.
He fully exploited his strength advantage, every swing of the battle axe howling through the air, using rotation to amplify power, skillfully blocking and countering with the long handle.
Merlin struggled to maintain the magic shields, his spellbook glowing strangely in his hands.
"Everyone, keep it up! Don't let them break through!" he shouted.
He flipped pages rapidly, chanting complex spells, instantly casting elemental magic—Fireball, Ice Spike, Lightning—to harass and damage the enemy.
Ace Ultraman's beams battered Merlin's shields relentlessly, pressure mounting, yet Merlin gritted his teeth and endured.
Taro Ultraman and Leo Ultraman unleashed their strongest techniques. The battlefield blazed with light, energy shockwaves snapping trees and shaking the earth.
Hu Yulun's arms burned with pain from nonstop attacks, but only one thought remained in his heart—fight to the end.
"I won't retreat!" he shouted, charging again at Chudai Ultraman.
Chudai Ultraman looked surprised by his stubbornness. "You kid… you're really persistent."
Seeing Hu Yulun's resolve, Isabella felt a surge of strength. Her magic flared even brighter.
"Hu Yulun, together!" she cried.
Seven Ultraman frowned as he sensed the surge. "Damn it!"
Aiden roared hoarsely, axe whistling toward Jack Ultraman. "I won't lose to you!"
Jack Ultraman showed a trace of admiration. "You've got some guts."
Cracks began to appear in Merlin's magic shields. His face turned pale, yet he refused to give up.
"I have to hold on!"
Ace Ultraman increased his output. "Let's see how long you can last!"
Seeing the tide turning, Taro Ultraman and Leo Ultraman attacked even more fiercely.
The battlefield descended into chaos. Both sides were battered and bleeding, yet neither showed any sign of stopping.
Hu Yulun's clothes were in tatters, wounds covering his body, but his eyes remained unwavering.
"Today is our decisive battle!"
Chudai Ultraman wiped blood from the corner of his mouth. "Then come!"
Isabella's staff grew hot from overuse, yet her movements never slowed.
Seven Ultraman's beam techniques became unstable.
Aiden's battle axe chipped, but he still gripped it tightly.
Merlin's spellbook pages yellowed, yet he kept casting.
Ace Ultraman's energy waned.
Taro Ultraman and Leo Ultraman panted heavily.
Still, the battle continued. Both sides fought with everything they had for their beliefs.
Hu Yulun gasped for breath, eyes blazing. He gripped his sword with both hands, body leaning forward.
"Chudai Ultraman, take this!" he roared, charging like an arrow loosed from a bow.
His figure was swift as the wind, sword dancing, sword flowers blooming, the blade intent aimed straight at Chudai's vitals.
Chudai Ultraman's gaze sharpened. He dodged and punched back, fist howling.
"Not bad, kid!"
Isabella's magic surged brighter. Her lovely face was resolute.
"Seven Ultraman, taste my new magic!"
The tip of her staff bloomed with brilliant light, forming a massive magical vortex that swept toward Seven Ultraman.
Seven Ultraman's expression changed. He spread his arms, releasing powerful beams to resist.
"Hmph, you think this little magic can stop me?"
Aiden roared, axe flashing coldly.
"Jack, die!"
Jack Ultraman leapt and dodged. "You brute, strength alone isn't enough!"
Merlin chanted rapidly, pages flipping wildly as complex runes flew out, forming a massive magic array.
"I'll show you true magic!"
Ace Ultraman pressed his hands together, beams pouring forth.
"Your magic is useless against me!"
Taro Ultraman and Leo Ultraman attacked at full power, their assault like a raging storm.
The air itself seemed to ignite. Hu Yulun and the others looked small amid the blazing energy, yet their fighting spirit burned undiminished.
Blood seeped from Hu Yulun's wounds, but his movements never slowed.
"Even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!" he thought, sword strikes growing fiercer.
Chudai Ultraman sensed his resolve and felt a trace of respect.
"Your courage is commendable, but it won't change the outcome!"
Isabella was drenched in sweat, mana nearly exhausted, yet she clenched her teeth.
"I won't give up!"
Aiden's axe cracked further, but his killing intent only grew stronger.
"I'll fight for victory to the end!"
Merlin's spellbook glowed erratically—on the verge of collapse.
"Just a bit longer, we can do this!"
Hu Yulun's sword was like a raging gale, each strike filled with desperation. Veins bulged on his forehead, sweat and blood dripping together, eyes blazing like fire.
"Chudai, today either you die or I do!"
Chudai Ultraman dodged precisely.
"Hmph, you're smashing a rock with an egg!"
Yet inwardly, he admired Hu Yulun's tenacity.
Isabella panted heavily, staff flickering.
"Seven, I won't let you escape!"
Seven Ultraman was sweating as well.
"Little girl, your magic is impressive—but I won't lose!"
Aiden raised his axe high and slammed it down.
"Jack, today is your end!"
Jack Ultraman darted like a phantom.
"You can't touch me!"
Merlin's pages fluttered wildly, runes forming a vast magic web.
"Ace, witness my strongest defense!"
Ace Ultraman unleashed endless beams.
"Stop struggling!"
Taro Ultraman and Leo Ultraman coordinated perfectly.
"Let them see our power!" Taro shouted.
"Today is their defeat!" Leo echoed.
Explosions rocked the battlefield. Craters pocked the ground, dust blotting out the sky.
Hu Yulun's breathing grew ragged, yet his sword never stopped.
"Even if I fall, I'll fight to my last breath!"
A flicker of hesitation crossed Chudai Ultraman's eyes before hardening again.
"You're courting death!"
Isabella's strength waned; the vortex weakened.
"No… I can't give up!"
Seven Ultraman seized the chance, intensifying his beams.
"It's over, little girl!"
Aiden's axe felt unbearably heavy, yet he swung on.
"I won't lose! I won't!"
Jack Ultraman found an opening and kicked Aiden in the abdomen.
"Fall!"
Aiden groaned but refused to collapse.
Suddenly, Merlin's spellbook erupted in blinding light, then exploded with a loud bang.
"Ahhh!" Merlin screamed as he was blown away.
Ace Ultraman broke through the magic web, beam shooting straight toward Merlin.
At that critical moment, Hu Yulun erupted with overwhelming power. His sword shone brilliantly.
"This is my final strike!"
He thrust at Chudai Ultraman with all his might.
Chudai Ultraman's face changed drastically.
"How is this possible?!"
But just as the blade was about to pierce him, a thunderous roar echoed from the heavens.
A mysterious light descended, separating Hu Yulun and Chudai Ultraman.
Everyone looked up in shock.
A mysterious figure slowly appeared, radiating an incomparably powerful aura.
"This battle should end," the voice boomed like a great bell across the battlefield.
Hu Yulun stared wide-eyed. "Who are you? Why are you stopping us?"
The mysterious man smiled faintly.
"I am the guardian of this continent. Your battle has already disrupted the balance here."
Chudai Ultraman frowned. "Guardian? But we fight for justice!"
The man shook his head.
"Justice? All I see is endless conflict and destruction."
Isabella struggled to her feet.
"But they killed our friends!"
The guardian fell silent briefly.
"Hatred only breeds more hatred. Let it go, children."
Aiden roared, "Let it go? Then what about our hatred?!"
The guardian waved his hands, a gentle force enveloping everyone.
"I will give you a fair solution."
Under that power, anger and hatred slowly faded.
Hu Yulun lowered his sword.
"If there really is a fair solution… I'm willing to believe you."
Chudai Ultraman nodded.
"Fine. I hope you keep your word."
The guardian smiled.
"Peace will descend upon this land."
He then led everyone away from the devastated battlefield.